22 Nov
Visitor Services Assistant
Alaska, Anchorage / mat-su , 99501 Anchorage / mat-su USA

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The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialog about the North and its distinct environment. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story. We welcome diverse perspectives and recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do.

For a full job description and to apply, go to www.anchoragemuseum.org/about-us/employment.

Do you like working with interesting people? Do you like learning about Alaska, its Indigenous peoples, and the North? If so, the Anchorage Museum would like you to join our team. The Anchorage Museum is recruiting three (3) enthusiastic, friendly, and customer service-oriented individuals for Visitor Services Assistants. These positions perform cashier duties, are active in all facets of museum retail sales and visitor services and provide an engaging experience for museum visitors. Incumbents work variable scheduled hours conforming to the museum’s summer hours, and organizational needs. We have two (2) regular part-time positions working up to 29 hours/week, one for weekend shifts and one for Wednesday – Sunday shifts. We are also recruiting for one (1) regular full-time position.

Some non-standard work hours will be required (nights, weekends, and holidays).

Essential Functions:

Ensure that each Museum visitor receives outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every visitor, answering questions, maintaining outstanding professional standards, and a thorough knowledge of exhibitions, programs, and activities

Assist Museum Store customers with viewing, locating, and purchasing merchandise.

Oversee visitor admission or sales stations as assigned

Encourage and support the sale of memberships

Accurately and efficiently perform and complete all sales transactions, cash accounting and reporting

Open and close cashier stations in accordance with Museum procedures and scheduled hours

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Alaska history and Native cultures

Merchandise produced and created for Alaskan markets

Physical layout of the Museum facility; knowledge of cash handling procedures

Computer technology

Ability to:

Be friendly and accommodating when working with visitors, Museum staff, and other stakeholders

Work Independently

Perform cashier functions and completion of required forms and reports

Maintain a professional appearance and conducting self in a professional manner

Greet and assist the public; explain rules and policies and communicate effectively with all contacts

Process information/merchandise through computer system and POS register system.

Read, write, speak, and count in English fluently

Accurately complete all documentation

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Two years’ experience with cash handling and reporting required

One-year experience as a museum visitor services assistant or museum attendant preferred

If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please log on to our website to review the complete job description. Interested parties may complete an employment application and submit it along with a resume and cover letter via email, fax or mail. Please note we are unable to accept resumes in place of an employment application.

LOCATION:

Anchorage Museum

Attn: Human Resources

625 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501

(907) 929-9200 tel

www.anchoragemuseum.org/about-us/employment

The AMA will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or marital status or who is a 'qualified individual with a disability,' as that phrase is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status or physical or mental disability.

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